Updated: October 28, 2026
What does this checker look at?
- Public scam lists: more than 25,000 phishing domains plus the active malware sites tracked by URLhaus, all updated daily.
- Brand impersonation: whether the address uses the name of a bank, wallet or store (PayPal, Amazon, Apple, Netflix…) but is not on its official domain.
- Address tricks: look-alike characters (punycode), an "@" hiding the real destination, bare IP addresses, link shorteners and extensions popular with scammers.
- Connection: whether the page skips HTTPS.
Is it private?
Yes. The check runs in your browser: your computer downloads the public lists and compares the link locally. The link you paste is never sent to Qhawa or anyone else.
What each result means
| Result | What to do |
|---|---|
| Dangerous | It is reported as scam or malware. Do not open it and delete the message. |
| Suspicious | It imitates a brand or uses tricks. Do not enter any details. |
| Be careful | It shows risk signals. Go to the brand by typing its address yourself. |
| No known red flags | It is not on the lists, which does not prove it is safe. |
Limits
New scam pages appear every day and take hours to reach the lists. Even with a clean result, distrust any message that rushes you, asks for your password or the code sent to your phone, or offers a prize you never asked for.
What Qhawa does
The Qhawa extension runs this same check automatically on every page you open in Chrome and warns you before a known scam page loads.
Add to Chrome
Frequently asked questions
How can I check if a link is safe before opening it?
Paste it into this checker, read the full address, and consider whether it arrived unasked or with urgency. When in doubt, type the official address yourself.
Does this checker store the links I check?
No. The check runs in your browser and the link is not sent to any server.
I already opened a scam link. What now?
If you typed nothing, close the page. If you entered a password or card, call your bank using the official number and change your passwords.
Sources
More guides
- Free ad blocker for Chrome: how to choose one
- uBlock Origin not working in Chrome? What happened
- uBlock Origin Lite: what it is and how it compares
- What is phishing? Real examples and how to avoid it
- Is this website safe? 7 signs of a scam site
- How to block YouTube ads in Chrome for free
- Phishing examples: 8 real-world messages explained
- Does a Mac need antivirus? An honest answer
- Ad blockers for Chrome compared (2026)